Independent music can be traced to the 80s as a drift away from Rock; which had regenerated from the 60s Rock and Roll. The growth of the UK independent music scene has been fairly gradual as artists, publishers’ and distributors create new methodologies to improve the music. For a while it became a fad for young people to be associated with independent music, also known as Indie. To the rest of the population however, it was perceived as a deviant mode of expression, characterised by heavy swearing and strong metallic sounds.

To the artists and the fans though, Indie was a way of expressing their feelings even though it all sounded like noise and confusion to everyone else. There is a scene of solidarity between the UK independent music bands as they will, on several occasions, team up to organise tours and concerts locally.

It is important to note that the term Indie or independent music was used to denote a type of music that was unsigned by a major recording label like Universal Records or Jive Records, although this definition now seems to no longer apply. This is because most bands, including those in the UK independent music scene constantly modify their music performance and delivery styles. This has given rise to different Indie movements over the years, exemplified by supporting certain causes at a time.

Musicians preferring the independent way had to be business savvy as well as be all rounded performers as they were no provision for publicity and touring budgets. Those wishing to join the UK independent music movement will argue that this is one platform that enables them to stick the ground level and interact with their fans, away from the glamour and distance associated with breaking it big in the entertainment industry.